Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade by Mr. Adeel

“It’s okay. You guys don’t have to compensate for anything. I just want Lucas back,” Heather replied once she snapped back to her senses and was convinced that Chris was sincere.

Not daring to dismiss Heather’s request, Chris immediately asked his men to free Lucas.

It was a surreal moment for the family, for they did not believe that they could make it out of the casino safely.

“We can’t thank you enough, Mr. Wallace. We could not have saved Lucas if it were not for you,” Carmen thanked Walt profusely, thinking that he was the reason Chris had a total change of attitude back at the casino.

Walt was taken aback at first, but instead of clarifying the misunderstanding, he took the credit shamelessly, saying, “It’s no big deal, but just a reminder, though—Chris is not to be trifled with. You guys are lucky I managed to call my dad and got him to ask for a favor from the billionaire Jack Sawyer. Things might have turned out badly if I didn’t.”

Oh, so that’s what happened.

Even Heather bought Walt’s story when she heard that.

Carmen and Lucas then left, as they had to go to the hospital so Lucas could get treated for his bruised face.

Seeing an opportunity, Walt asked, “Heather, I’m meeting a few clients at Hyatt Hotel. We’ve booked a room for that. Why don’t you come and join us?”

His invitation disconcerted Heather. She knew not how to respond to him.

A beat later, she said, “I-I think I’ll give it a pass this time. I still have a lot to do, and I feel a little tired, too. I’ll head home to rest first.”

“Oh, really?” Walt was disappointed, but he hid his feelings under his gentlemanly facade. “It’s okay, then. I’ll see you tomorrow at ten in the morning. I’ll make sure you have the most elaborate ceremony at The Clouds. Everyone will be so jealous of you, Heather. Don’t let me down.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll be there on time tomorrow,” Heather replied, nodding stiffly.

“All right.”

Perturbed by the meaningful smile on Walt’s face, Heather turned and left immediately, leaving the man behind as he watched her retreat frantically with ruthless glints in his eyes.

girl today. She is not that hostile toward me now. I am

and Lucas, the three took a

they arrived, Alex and

us?” Carmen chided, glancing at Alex. “What a piece of

of entertaining her, Alex put some vegetables on Stanley’s plate and

more

thing you know how to do. You can’t even lift a finger to help when something

interrupted, “Grandma, Mommy, Uncle, come

a tired smile and went over to sit beside him. She got herself a bowl of pasta

I’m too pissed to eat anything,” Carmen grumbled, waving her hands in disgruntlement

I’ll cook for

“Okay,” Carmen answered, nodding.

dinner, Alex cleaned the dishes while Heather read Stanley a book until

the room, Alex was already

on the bed the night before, he

going to accompany Walt tomorrow,” Heather reminded Alex after she

know,” Alex

ambition,” she said, looking at Alex from the bed, “but that is not an excuse for me to sleep with someone else. So the last thing I can do for you is to get a divorce.

a million in this card. It will be enough to last you for many years if you spend wisely. As for Stanley, you don’t have to worry about him. I’ll make sure

held out an ATM card to Alex. “The password is the six digits

the divorce tomorrow. I don’t want your money. I just want Stanley.” Alex

going to provide for the boy? Do you want

son. I’ll make sure he becomes the wealthiest and most influential man in the

you! It’s your call to get a divorce or not. You’re the one who will be the

off the lights and flopped onto